Currently third place (17-17) in the AL West, I think it is fair to say that the Astros have underachieved in their first 34 games. This isn’t is a particularly unfair statement based on what we’ve watched thus far. Injuries have obviously played a role in those struggles as no team is simply going to replace Jose Altuve and Michael Brantley without some kind of drop off offensively. Already down Lance McCullers Jr., the recent injuries to José Urquidy and Luis Garcia has drained even more starting pitcher depth than originally anticipated.
Ineffectiveness has also exacerbated the issues plaguing the club.